Major George S. Welch Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Major George S. Welch Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
18%
30%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Major George S. Welch Elementary School's ranking?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Major George S. Welch Elementary School often compared to?
Major George S. Welch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
365 students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Major George S. Welch Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Major George S. Welch Elementary School offer ?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Major George S. Welch Elementary School part of?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
School Calendar
View the Major George S. Welch Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Summer School
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
Summer School Closed (District Office Closed)
July 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Summer School
July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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